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Autumn Fun at Anakeesta
Anakeesta’s NEW Legend of Hallow Mountain and family-friendly nighttime hours are drawing crowds to the Smoky Mountain experience this Fall. Now, Gatlinburg’s only outdoor Halloween haunt is expanding its October hours! More guests can shop, dine with scenic views and colorful sunsets, plus enjoy the Halloween fun! For all ages throughout the day, Autumn at
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Crave Golf Club Named #1 Mini Putt in The USA
Crave Golf Club, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has officially been named the #1 Mini Putt in the USA by TheTravel.com. The candy-themed attraction offers 18,500 square feet of family fun for groups of all ages. Crave Golf Club has 38 unique holes throughout indoor, outdoor, and also rooftop courses with
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9 Things To Do This Fall
Your fall weekend getaway is here and planning things to do can be a challenge! With the hundreds of activities available, we’ve picked the top 9 things to do during the fall season! From scenic drives, fall festivals, shopping, and more there are so many things to do in The Smoky Mountains during the season!
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New Origami Exhibit Opens at WonderWorks
WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge is adding more fun and educational opportunities! Their newest exhibit is officially open to the public! The new feature will have an origami exhibit that has an education focus on math (STEM). This stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The exhibit will introduce people to how math is related to
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13th Annual Whoadeo at Dolly Parton’s Stampede
Dolly’s Stampede 13th Annual Whoadeo is back for another exciting day full of competitions, costumes, and carnivals! Come out for a day full of festive fall decorations, food, and the coolest games in town! Food City and Coca- Cola present this FREE admission kids event on September 21st from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The
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World’s First Cable-to-Rail Zipline Roller Coaster Opens in Pigeon Forge
Flying Ox Zipline Roller Coaster Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has officially opened the Flying Ox! This is the world’s first cable-to-rail zipline roller coaster. The one-of-a-kind Flying Ox zipline roller coaster takes riders on a thrilling 1,000-foot-long ride 80 feet in the air.
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National Park Hosts Star Gazing Event at Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a stargazing program in Cades Cove on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Park rangers invite the public to observe the natural night sky for an evening of viewing stars! All equipment and instruction is provided by the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society. What To See Depending
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2019 Fall Foliage Report in The Smoky Mountains
Pumpkin Spiced flavors have hit grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants everywhere meaning fall foliage is on it’s way! Of course the Great Smoky Mountains are always stunning throughout the year, but during fall, they become a multi colored masterpiece! Reds, yellows, oranges, and browns paint the mountains drawing visitors in from all over the
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Alcatraz East Crime Museum to Display Prison Artwork
Each year, tourists visiting San Francisco make the journey to the must-see Alcatraz Island. Since it’s closing in 1963, the former penitentiary continues to intrigue people of all ages. There is also a huge fascination with the artwork of prison artists. This summer, the two subjects are being brought together at Alcatraz East Crime Museum.
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MoonPie General Store Partners with NASA for Anniversary Celebration
Where were you during the Apollo 11 moon landing? Where will you be for the 50th anniversary of that great feat? Head to the MoonPie General store to celebrate the anniversary, and enter for a chance to win amazing prizes MoonPie General Store will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission on Saturday,
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Titanic Opens NEW Lifejackets Exhibit!
All aboard! The Titanic Museum Attraction invites you for a once in a lifetime experience! Now on display, you can see the world’s largest collection of remaining RMS Titanic Lifejackets ever seen! Come see these historic artifacts now on display through December 2019. In addition to the new exhibit, you can discover over 400 genuine
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Alcatraz East Crime Museum Reveals NEW Summer Displays
Alcatraz East Crime Museum will be offering special summer displays, shedding light on the sexual assault crimes involving the USA Gymnastics national team doctor and the 25th anniversary of Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder. New Exhibits This summer Alcatraz East Crime Museum continues to roll out new exhibits for visitors. There will be two displays, both aimed
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